There are 37 independent living communities in Austin, Texas. Independent living costs in Texas range from about $15 to $158 daily, with a median expense running around $65. The monthly cost averages roughly $1,937 and ranges between $453 and $4,732. Yearly, the median cost is around $23,248, which is greater than the national average of $23,100.
Independent living costs in Austin, TX generally range from $1,220 per month up to $3,513 per month, with an average cost of about $2,259 per month. That equates to a yearly cost of about $27,106.
Austin is the capital city of Texas, located in Travis County. It is included in the Austin-Round Rock metro statistical area. It is the fourth largest city in Texas. Though the city itself contains 940,359 residents, the surrounding metro area has a population of 1,275,931. About 17% of the local populace are 55 and over.
The SeniorScore™ for Austin is 79. The city has a mean per capita income of $33,000 and a mean household income is $61,000 (the Texas state average is $47,000). The current unemployment rate is about 6.85% and the average housing price is $217,500, which is much higher than the Texas average of $142,500.
Austin has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very warm summers. The area receives low amounts of precipitation annually. Compared to similarly-sized cities, Austin has a moderate rate of crime, very poor air quality ratings, and exceptional water quality ratings.